Orations

Dayspring Christian Academy students develop strong public speaking skills beginning in the elementary grades. All students in grades 3-12 write orations ranging from 100-1000 words depending on grade level. Grade level competitions are held with finalists chosen by the faculty. Here are just a few samples from our student body:

Emerald Smucker, grade 3, "Loyalty" 

Kathryn Ellis, grade 4, "Discipline"

Joshua Tarr, grade 4, "Godly Leaders"

Hannah Dombach, grade 5, "What You Can Do To Stop Abortion"

Jacqueline Carbonetta, grade 6, "Faith Makes a Difference"

Elizabeth Lucas, grade 6, "Trust Is a Must"

Heather Metzler, grade 8, "The Power of Words"

Sarah Diffenderfer, grade 10, "Glorious Surrender"

Eric Pettis, grade 10, "Gambling - Don't Bet on It"

Hannah Jackson, grade 12, "Helper by Design"